Sri Lanka: COVID-19 and Food and Agriculture in Sri Lanka - Update on Impact of Lock down March 20

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Sri Lanka: COVID-19 and Food and Agriculture in Sri Lanka - Update on Impact of Lock down March 20

On March 19, Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) declared a partial shutdown of all ports and a nationwide lock-down since March 20. Disruptions to food distribution exist in some parts of the country but no food shortage is imminent in short run; GOSL is working to deliver essential services and carry out essential trade and distribution. Although agriculture supply chains have been disrupted, proposed GOSL actions should ensure resumption of trade for essential goods. As a precaution, to overcome any shortfalls in food imports, plans exist to cultivate essential field crops domestically.

Sri Lanka: COVID-19 and Food and Agriculture in Sri Lanka - Update on Impact of Lock down March 20

 

COVID-19, Exporting
South and Central Asia, Sri Lanka

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